Example sentences of "[num ord] [noun sg] but [verb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | His bill now goes forward for a second reading but stands a slim chance of becoming law . |
| 2 | The World No 1 ran aground at Tryall 's treacherous 15th hole but floated a shot ahead of Greg Norman and Tom Kite with a one-over-par 141 . |
| 3 | Brian Hopgood of Marsden Avenue , Irby , said he played for ADS Graphics in the first half but became a spectator when he was substituted just after half time . |
| 4 | Gazza headed home Signori 's free kick to tie the scores at 1-1 in the first half but took a knock on the ankle just before halftime and was less influential in the second half . |
| 5 | The Conservative junior minister was unavailable for comment last night but issued a statement through his secretary claiming the investigation has been dropped . |
| 6 | Infa-Riot , ‘ new punk ’ superstars , played the humble Pied bull in Islington last week but attacked a crowd including Johnny Rotten and Arsenal player Dave Smith . |
| 7 | Infa-Riot , ‘ new punk ’ superstars , played the humble Pied bull in Islington last week but attacked a crowd including Johnny Rotten and Arsenal player Dave Smith . |
| 8 | I declined a third scone but accepted a ginger biscuit . |